Your 2019 Ram 1500 truck may have a bad part in the power steering system that could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part fails, you may experience a loss of power steering assist, especially when driving at slow speeds, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace the faulty part for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your truck in to get it fixed.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 trucks. These vehicles may have been built with a contaminated electric
power steering (EPS) gear that may short circuit, potentially resulting in an intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An intermittent loss of power steering assist may cause an inconsistent steering effort, especially during lower speed maneuvers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VB8.
Your Jeep Wrangler or Ram 1500's steering column may have a problem with the part that connects the steering wheel to the rest of the steering system, called the steering column stub shaft.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part breaks, your steering wheel could detach from the column, which could make it harder to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your local dealership will inspect and replace the steering column, free of charge, as soon as parts are available. You'll be notified when the fix is ready, and you can contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. These vehicles have improperly machined steering column stub shafts that may break, possibly causing the steering wheel to detach from the steering column.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel detaches from the steering column, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column, replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 5, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V29.
The recall affects your Ram 1500 vehicle's steering system, specifically the battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, a loose battery ground fastener could cause a loss of power steering, making your steering harder to control, which might lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will fix the issue for free by properly securing the ground fastener at a dealership. You've probably already been notified, but you can also contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or reference number V04 to confirm the recall.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Ram 1500 vehicles. The battery ground fastener on the driver-side front fender may have been improperly secured, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power steering could vary the steering effort required, possibly causing vehicle oversteer or understeer, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the ground fastener, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V04.